Enrollment
238
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Atkinson, WI
Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550474002416
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Fort Atkinson · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI.
School address
District: Fort Atkinson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550474002416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther Elementary
Luther Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 238 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 327 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fort Atkinson's public schools, it stands alongside Purdy Elementary (233 students): Luther Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.8:1 vs 9:1).
Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson High (816 students) and Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students) alongside Luther Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther Elementary compares
Luther Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Luther Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Atkinson School District, which includes Luther Elementary.
$16,624
Per student
+11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Luther Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Atkinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purdy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrie Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Fort Atkinson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luther Elementary
How many students attend Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther Elementary?
45.6% of students at Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luther Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Fort Atkinson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Elementary?
Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luther Elementary rank among schools in Fort Atkinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fort Atkinson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Atkinson on the city page.
Is Luther Elementary a good school?
Luther Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Atkinson School District?
Besides Luther Elementary, Fort Atkinson School District also operates Fort Atkinson High (816 students), Fort Atkinson Middle (467 students), and Purdy Elementary (233 students). See the Fort Atkinson School District district page for the complete list.
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